Who Did It? in a minute
Who Did It? is a guessing game about the small things people have done. A "Have you ever…" question goes to the whole group, everyone answers yes or no in secret, and then everyone guesses who said yes. The reveal is where the laughs are, especially when the quietest person at the table turns out to be the one who did it.
How to play Who Did It?
You need three or more people and a list of "Have you ever" questions, plus paper and pens if you are playing in person. House rules vary, and this is the simplest version.
- Read a question. One player reads a question anyone could answer, such as "Have you ever fallen asleep in a cinema?"
- Answer in secret. Everyone, the reader included, writes Y or N on a slip and folds it.
- Guess who said yes. Each player writes down the names of everyone they think answered yes.
- Reveal together. On a count of three, everyone shows their slip or gives a thumbs up or down.
- Score your hunches. You get a point for every other player you called correctly, whether they said yes or no. Then the next player reads a question.
- Finish after a set number. Agree on how many questions to play. The highest score at the end wins.
See Who Did It? on your phone
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See who did it
Playing Who Did It? online
In the online room, everyone gets the same "Have you ever…" question. You tap Yes or No about yourself, then tick everyone you think said yes and tap Lock Guesses. Answers and guesses stay private until the reveal, which shows who said yes and how each guess turned out.
You score a point for every other player you judged correctly, so leaving a no unticked counts as much as spotting a yes. Answering and guessing each get 90 seconds. Rooms take 2 to 8 players (best with three or more), a match lasts 3, 5 or 8 questions, and questions come from Everyday, Playful and Adventurous sets or a mix.
Once the answers are out, the talking starts. In the same room just react out loud. Apart, switch on the built-in video call or keep FaceTime or Zoom running next to the room.
Tips and house rules
- Answer honestly. The game only works when the yes answers are real.
- Think about the person more than the question. Who loves to cook? Who is always running late?
- Don't forget the no answers. Correctly leaving someone unticked scores the same as ticking them.
- After the reveal, ask the yes players for the story behind it.
- For families, write your own questions about holidays, school or home life.
- Skip any question that makes someone uncomfortable. Nobody should feel put on the spot.
60 Who Did It? questions
Everyday
- Have you ever hit snooze five times in one morning?
- Have you ever forgotten why you walked into a room?
- Have you ever re-read a text before sending it ten times?
- Have you ever kept a plant alive for over a year?
- Have you ever talked to a pet like a person?
- Have you ever eaten dessert before dinner?
- Have you ever finished a whole series in one weekend?
- Have you ever lost your keys and found them in your hand?
- Have you ever put the milk in the cupboard by mistake?
- Have you ever said 'you too' to someone wishing you a happy birthday?
- Have you ever cooked dinner for the whole family?
- Have you ever fallen asleep on a bus or train?
- Have you ever pushed a door that clearly said pull?
- Have you ever memorised a friend's phone number?
- Have you ever sent a message to the wrong group chat?
- Have you ever answered a question that wasn't meant for you?
- Have you ever fixed something with sticky tape and hope?
- Have you ever laughed at a joke you didn't understand?
- Have you ever tidied your whole room in under ten minutes?
- Have you ever typed 'haha' with a completely straight face?
Playful
- Have you ever sung karaoke in front of strangers?
- Have you ever won a prize at a fair?
- Have you ever danced when you thought no one was watching?
- Have you ever pulled off a really good prank?
- Have you ever laughed so hard you cried?
- Have you ever been the last one on the dance floor?
- Have you ever named an inanimate object?
- Have you ever done an impression good enough to fool someone?
- Have you ever won a game by pure luck?
- Have you ever hidden just to jump out and surprise someone?
- Have you ever let someone win a game on purpose?
- Have you ever had a water balloon fight?
- Have you ever worn a costume when you didn't have to?
- Have you ever practised a victory dance in advance?
- Have you ever beaten someone much older at a video game?
- Have you ever sent a meme instead of a proper reply?
- Have you ever stayed in character for a whole day?
- Have you ever learned a magic trick well enough to perform it?
- Have you ever invented a secret handshake?
- Have you ever finished a jigsaw puzzle with over 500 pieces?
Adventurous
- Have you ever traveled somewhere completely alone?
- Have you ever tried a food you couldn't pronounce?
- Have you ever gone camping with no phone signal?
- Have you ever taken a spontaneous day trip?
- Have you ever learned a few words of a new language for a trip?
- Have you ever climbed to the top of something tall for the view?
- Have you ever swum somewhere other than a pool?
- Have you ever stayed up to watch a sunrise?
- Have you ever ridden a rollercoaster with a loop?
- Have you ever been snorkelling?
- Have you ever slept somewhere really unusual on holiday?
- Have you ever tried a sport you'd never heard of before?
- Have you ever walked more than 20 kilometres in one day?
- Have you ever ridden a horse, camel or donkey?
- Have you ever got completely lost and enjoyed it?
- Have you ever built a sandcastle with a working moat?
- Have you ever gone rock climbing or bouldering?
- Have you ever flown a kite on a windy beach?
- Have you ever been on a zip line?
- Have you ever tried ice skating or roller skating?
Who Did It? FAQ
How do you play Who Did It?
Someone reads a "Have you ever" question. Everyone answers yes or no in secret, then guesses which other players said yes. The answers are revealed together and you score a point for each player you read correctly.
How many players do you need for Who Did It?
Three or more is best, so there are other people to guess about. The online room takes 2 to 8 players.
How does scoring work?
For each other player, you score a point if you guessed their answer right. Ticking someone who said yes scores, and so does leaving someone unticked who said no.
What are good Have you ever questions?
Pick small, everyday moments that some people have done and others haven't, such as forgetting a friend's name, getting lost in a shop or eating cereal for dinner. Keep them light so everyone is happy to answer honestly.
Can you play Who Did It? on Zoom or FaceTime?
Yes. Keep your call running and share the room link, or use the video call built into the room. Everyone answers on their own phone, so nobody sees an answer early.
Is it free to play Who Did It? online?
Yes. The room is free in any browser, with no app to download and no account to create.
